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The improved race load springs Studebaker released for installation into Paxton superchargers in late '63 can be identified by their blue color....True?
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To achieve the best possible 'performance' from a Studebaker Avanti's steering gear, the steering gearbox must be adjusted as outlined in the Avanti factory shop manual.....True?
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There was something special about 'AVANTI MAGAZINE' issue #100.....What was special about that particular issue?
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2 hours ago, 64studeavanti said:
There was service letter R-1964-4 dated April 24, 1964 that was titled Improved idle cooling - Avanti models equipped with air conditioning. This was for an idle speed cooling improvement kit that consisted of a new smaller water pump pulley (aluminum with only 2 grooves), an A/C belt and a carburetor idle speed-up adapter.
Is this what you are looking for? BTW, my 64 is equipped with this kit.
You hit the nail square on its head!!....Studebaker offered the kit you mention for A/C equipped Avanti models. However, it was not offered for other Stude passenger cars with A/C. (although I suppose the kit could be adapted to the other models at an owners request).......
Hence, Studebaker knew that their Avanti models tended to run a bit hotter than the others!....Answer......TRUE!
(It's interesting your Avanti has this kit....did you install it, or did a Stude dealer back in the day?)
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33 minutes ago, Rob Dudley said:
Since production ceased in December of 63, I will say false.
Rob
Good thought, however, many sold Studebaker Avantis were still under warranty, and also many were still unsold new cars, as of 1/1/64.
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By 1964, Studebaker engineers recognized that Avantis ran 'hotter', when operated in warm climates, than other comparable year Studebaker passenger cars.....True?
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And Studebaker International has the fiberglass front nose panel for '63's readily available, as well as the left & right round headlamp outer chrome rings, and left & right plastic outer headlight lenses & seals.
However, the front parking lamps/turn signals are also considerably different between '63 & '64!
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I believe that rear seat belts were available on '63 Avantis....Also, '4312' is a bit early a serial number for your car to be a 'transition model'.
Chances are your car suffered damage to its 'nose' earlier in its life, and whoever fixed it, for one reason or another, decided to go with 'square lights'.
The 'square light' front nose panel has always been readily available, whereas for years the round headlight panels were NLA! (however, they're back now!)
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OK folks, I'm going to give this one up!....
The distinctive red instrument lighting was achieved in two ways....
1) red light bulbs. (as Brad said).......&....... 2) the light tan paint Studebaker used on the inside of the Avanti instrument housings.
That's how the Avanti's 'distinctive red glow lighting' was achieved!
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I don't think the 70's 'high impact' exterior colors, and exotic interior trimmings are the real problem in today's 'Avanti' world.
The problem, as I see it, is that most all Avanti ll's were driven as everyday cars when new, and at this point today are, to say the least, "WELL WORN"!!
If a '70's' Avanti ll would have been put into a time capsule back then, and suddenly brought out today 'as new',...I think we'd all be frothing at the mouth to buy it, in all it's 'wild 70's splendor'!!!!!
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This story sounds familiar!..Years ago I owned Avanti ll RQA 0298...This Avanti was sold in 1971, and was titled as a '71, however, according to the PO it was built in 1969, and went unsold after some doctor in Boston (who apparently ordered the car) decided not to purchase it.
It was painted 'Cadillac Firemist Tropic Green' (nice color!)...and had the Raphael vinyl black/citron green fabric interior.
The most unusual thing about RQA 0298 was that it was built with a 'high back' bucket seat for the driver, and a 'low back' (Studebaker Avanti type) bucket seat for the passenger!....Never saw another Avanti ll built that way!
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10 hours ago, Avanti83 said:
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EXACTLY Bob!
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And a GOOD LOOKING Avanti it is!
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Just a 'bump'!
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Paul, the pulley on the Paxton in the photo is NOTHING LIKE a '63-'64 Lark/Hawk type,...which is MUCH longer, and accounts for the overall length being the same as a McCulloch type....Ed
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48 minutes ago, r1lark said:
Well shoot, I thought 1963r2 had the best (and correct) answer!
Your answer was good,....however, the intent of this question is........ 'how was that exact red color arrived at'?
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1 hour ago, 1963r2 said:
Could it be seat belts
I thought this one might be tough....but not for YOU!....Emblem on seatbelt buckles is CORRECT!
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No Paul. it's not like that!....Once the Hawk/Lark driven pulley is installed, (which sticks WAY out there), the overall length of the two supercharger assemblies in question are the same.....Check out some photos and you'll see what I mean....Ed
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Real nice photo of Andy though!!
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No thoughts here?
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In most cases, Studebaker Avantis were shipped from the factory with wheelcovers installed......true?
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A Paxton supercharger holds 10 ozs. of fluid.....True?
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Very sensible answer!...but we're really just looking for a true or false here.
Anyone else have any thoughts?